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Renowned pianist Michael Stephen Brown will be performing at Wolf Trap Chamber Music at The Barnes for two concerts on November 3 & 4, 2023. He will be joined by violinist Pinchas Zukerman and cellist Amanda Forsyth for a program celebrating Zukerman's 75th birthday. The concert will feature works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Dvořák. General admission tickets are available online. Don't miss this incredible chamber music performance.

Evil Dead the Musical brings the cult classic horror films to the stage at Cumberland Theatre. With a fresh-faced young cast, this parody musical promises a crazy, funny, and bloody theatrical experience. Don't miss the chance to see this cult sensation in action!

HBO has debuted the trailer for the second season of The Gilded Age, featuring the series' star-studded cast of Broadway stars. Watch the video featuring Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Donna Murphy, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, and more.

Media Art Xploration (MAX) presents MAXlive 2023: Where Is My Body?, a festival of premiere and new performances grappling with some of the most pressing questions opened up by scientific and technological advancements, and how they’ve reshaped our relationship to our bodies and minds. Learn more about the lineup here!

A R I Z O N A releases their latest single 'Sorry Now' - Listen to the new track now. “Sorry Now” follows the release of their latest single “Hanging On,” as well as their recent self-titled third album, A R I Z O N A. The album was highlighted by lead single “Graveyard,” and includes the synth-infused pop track “Moving On,” and “Dark Skies.'

Check out production photos from Ensemble Theatre Company's first show of its 2023-2024 season, the recent Broadway hit THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, written by Larissa FastHorse and directed by Brian McDonald, opening tonight!

Algonquin Arts Theatre has released first look video of its production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Get the latest Broadway news, theater history, and exclusive interviews with Broadway stars on 'The Weekly Dose of Joel' podcast. Hosted by Joel Crump, this new podcast from Broadway Podcast Network is a must-listen for theater enthusiasts.

Join renowned mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and cutting-edge string quartet Brooklyn Rider for their captivating performance of Songs of Love and Death at 92nd Street Y in New York City. With a program featuring Schubert and arrangements by Rufus Wainwright and Osvaldo Golijov, this rare NYC appearance is not to be missed. Get your tickets now!

Steve Hackett announces the first ever vinyl release of his albums 'To Watch The Storms' and 'Wild Orchids.' Find out more about this exciting release.

With a charming libretto by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald, and folk-style music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, The Book Thief is filled with the warmth of a young girl's friendships and discoveries. But the dangers of war and Nazi rhetoric are a constant threat beneath the surface.

Key City Public Theatre opens their 65th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of Oscar Wilde's THE CANTERVILLE GHOST. This chilling and humorous production, adapted by local playwright Bry Kifolo, promises to deliver romance and redemption. Don't miss this exciting new show in Port Townsend, WA.

The Foundation for New American Musicals has revealed that Wayne Brady, Anastasia Barzee, Therese Curatolo, Chris Mann and Cheeyang Ng as Guest Artists for its 2023 FNAM Benefit. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Audra McDonald, Neil Patrick Harris, Jordan Fisher, Marlee Matlin, and more will serve as 2023 narrators for Disney World's annual Candlelight Procession. Each night in Epcot throughout the holiday season, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas. Check out the full lineup of narrators now!

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Verdi Chorus, the group’s Music Director and Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum, pianist/vocal coach Victoria Kirsch, and actor Linda Kelsey created This, and My Heart, A Portrait of Emily Dickinson and Her Worlds Through Text and Song, to be presented as a unique theatre/concert piece by the Verdi Chorus and the Sahm Family Foundation at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on October 15, 2023. I decided to speak with Anne Marie about how she decided to create the event and her plans to represent and honor Emily Dickinson.

Syracuse Stage continues its 50th Anniversary Season with “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” by Lanie Roberston, a jukebox musical that takes an unflinching look at the life and times of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

The 92nd Street Y will present Beijing Guitar Duo in a captivating program featuring works by Albéniz, Franck, Debussy, Granados, and Piazzolla. Don't miss this dazzling performance on November 4, 2023, at Buttenwieser Hall. Tickets start at $25.

THE HU reveal animated music video for 'Sell The World' and have set 'Warrior Souls' US Fall Tour with supporting acts Blind Channel and NERV.

The title would not only mark their final release under MCA Records but also their last studio album for 20 years. Featuring the Top 10 hit “Hey Nineteen,” plus such classic cuts as “Babylon Sisters” and “Time Out of Mind,” Gaucho also boasts a who's who of legendary guest musicians, including Mark Knopfler, Michael McDonald and Bernard Purdie.

Catch the Broadway hit, Pretty Woman: The Musical, at State Theatre New Jersey. Experience the beloved romantic comedy on stage and get your tickets now.